Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Thoughts on the Upcoming Year
I think that this does a pretty adequate job of detailing where I think we're headed here:
Thursday, November 26, 2009
2009 Personal DNA Results
As has become customary for me, I have completed another annual PersonalDNA quiz, the results of which are displayed below:
Friday, November 13, 2009
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Presidential Speech to Congress
Just out of curiosity - and this is purely meant to be a thought provoking point - where is this supported in the bill?
Can you? Are we not now more in debt than ever before?!"But thanks to the bold and decisive action we've taken since January, I can stand here with confidence and say that we have pulled this economy back from the brink."
Not the case for me - it was actually much cheaper for me to buy a personal plan rather than pay through my employer. Not sure on this particular statistic - but we might want to look at that one.
"Others are self-employed, and can't afford it, since buying insurance on your own costs you three times as much as the coverage you get from your employer."
Great use of some good old Communistic Rhetoric here - let's play each side against the other so that we all figure out that the "Messiah" knows the safe way down the middle.
"There are those on the left who believe that the only way to fix the system is through a single-payer system like Canada's where we would severely restrict the private insurance market and have the government provide coverage for everybody. On the right, there are those who argue that we should end employer-based systems and leave individuals to buy health insurance on their own."
Isn't this a bit of the kettle calling the pot black? Who's better at using "scare tactics" - the liberal politicians or the conservatives?"But what we've also seen in these last months is the same partisan spectacle that only hardens the disdain many Americans have towards their own government. Instead of honest debate, we've seen scare tactics. Some have dug into unyielding ideological camps that offer no hope of compromise. Too many have used this as an opportunity to score short-term political points, even if it robs the country of our opportunity to solve a long-term challenge. And out of this blizzard of charges and counter-charges, confusion has reigned."
Except that it states explicitly that it does....you know - other than that, this is perfectly true.
"Let me repeat this: Nothing in our plan requires you to change what you have."
Annnnnd how is that viable for a business? Isn't part of the deal the competitive nature of the insurance provider?"Under this plan, it will be against the law for insurance companies to deny you coverage because of a preexisting condition."
Thursday, August 20, 2009
August Update
I know that I haven't kept up with this thing as much as I probably was intending to when I started the site - but then again, whenever can one keep all of the promises that he makes? ^_^;;
Anywho - there's a ton on my mind (ranging from the most recent scientific study concerning the dealing with a potential zombie infestation to that of the more imminent and dangerous political situation found within the USA).
The major focus on my mind at the moment however is divided evenly between two major events that are in the process of being realized. The first happens to be fairly significant - my wife and I have decided after a long period of debate that it is time for us to move to be closer to her immediate family. Of course, this isn't just a move from one city to another, but rather a leap that will take us roughly half way across the States from our current location in the DFW area to that of the KC geographical area. This being said, I am still in the opinion that while we will undoubtedly face hard times (we're planning on putting my wife through a master's program for accounting and then hopefully getting me through law school) I think that at the end of the next 5 - 6 years, we will be much more comfortable with our place in the world. Hopefully by that time, we will also have been able to either have our first child or will be working towards that particular addition to our family.
The second aspect of my focus currently deals with the job front (which is kinda significant, you know?) and what I'm going to be doing for at least the next 2 - 3 years. Depending on whether A.C. gets into her master's program, I'm going to have to pull some significant weight in regards to monetary gain to keep our little family going...something that hasn't been a light weight on my mind, to be sure. However, I'm equally confident that when (not if) A.C. gets through with her CPA licensure, she will prove more than capable of taking over the majority of the income aspect so that I might be able to focus on getting the JD degree that will allow me to practice law.
Of course, this is all subject to drastic change - what isn't, after all? - but at the moment, that's the plan...and hopefully I'll become more diligent in posting on this site (as my great role model J.P. has) in the times to come.
Peace.
Anywho - there's a ton on my mind (ranging from the most recent scientific study concerning the dealing with a potential zombie infestation to that of the more imminent and dangerous political situation found within the USA).
The major focus on my mind at the moment however is divided evenly between two major events that are in the process of being realized. The first happens to be fairly significant - my wife and I have decided after a long period of debate that it is time for us to move to be closer to her immediate family. Of course, this isn't just a move from one city to another, but rather a leap that will take us roughly half way across the States from our current location in the DFW area to that of the KC geographical area. This being said, I am still in the opinion that while we will undoubtedly face hard times (we're planning on putting my wife through a master's program for accounting and then hopefully getting me through law school) I think that at the end of the next 5 - 6 years, we will be much more comfortable with our place in the world. Hopefully by that time, we will also have been able to either have our first child or will be working towards that particular addition to our family.
The second aspect of my focus currently deals with the job front (which is kinda significant, you know?) and what I'm going to be doing for at least the next 2 - 3 years. Depending on whether A.C. gets into her master's program, I'm going to have to pull some significant weight in regards to monetary gain to keep our little family going...something that hasn't been a light weight on my mind, to be sure. However, I'm equally confident that when (not if) A.C. gets through with her CPA licensure, she will prove more than capable of taking over the majority of the income aspect so that I might be able to focus on getting the JD degree that will allow me to practice law.
Of course, this is all subject to drastic change - what isn't, after all? - but at the moment, that's the plan...and hopefully I'll become more diligent in posting on this site (as my great role model J.P. has) in the times to come.
Peace.
Sunday, June 14, 2009
History Misunderstood
Not to beat a dead horse, but can anyone explain - in all seriousness - how in the Nine Hells this man got to the pinnacle of political power without understanding the most basic of historical facts?
Hanson has the right of it (again) in his latest article (Our Historically Challenged President). I can understand the slight misunderstanding about the deeds of a great-uncle in the midst of World War II, however, to misconstrue the history of one's heritage is a bit much (especially in the light which President Obama has here in regards to the Abolition of Slavery in America). And the further point that a system of government should not be imposed upon another is completely unfounded! Hanson points this out, though he only cites the instances in modernity. If one looks at the histories of our race, you can't but see instance after instance of the victorious cultures forcing their views upon those whom have been conquered (Roman history is overflowing with instances of the victorious legions sweeping through smaller 'civilizations' and "introducing" the inhabitants to their way of life).
Another issue is this whole idea of a tolerant Islamism - one which our current president seems more and more drawn to each time something comes to the forefront concerning the terroristic tactics which are utilized in this culture to dominate those who are opposed to their way of life. For someone who does not seen the necessity of one culture imposing its views upon another, President Obama sure seems lenient of his pet religion's checkered past. Alexiev makes a beautiful show of this (found here at Obama's Fantasy Islam) and even goes to show that this attitude has become equivalent to the president's recent comments concerning the bloody path through history which this religion has created.
Hanson has the right of it (again) in his latest article (Our Historically Challenged President). I can understand the slight misunderstanding about the deeds of a great-uncle in the midst of World War II, however, to misconstrue the history of one's heritage is a bit much (especially in the light which President Obama has here in regards to the Abolition of Slavery in America). And the further point that a system of government should not be imposed upon another is completely unfounded! Hanson points this out, though he only cites the instances in modernity. If one looks at the histories of our race, you can't but see instance after instance of the victorious cultures forcing their views upon those whom have been conquered (Roman history is overflowing with instances of the victorious legions sweeping through smaller 'civilizations' and "introducing" the inhabitants to their way of life).
Another issue is this whole idea of a tolerant Islamism - one which our current president seems more and more drawn to each time something comes to the forefront concerning the terroristic tactics which are utilized in this culture to dominate those who are opposed to their way of life. For someone who does not seen the necessity of one culture imposing its views upon another, President Obama sure seems lenient of his pet religion's checkered past. Alexiev makes a beautiful show of this (found here at Obama's Fantasy Islam) and even goes to show that this attitude has become equivalent to the president's recent comments concerning the bloody path through history which this religion has created.
Friday, March 27, 2009
Morbid Truth
I think that this is beautifully written and expresses my distaste of the "modern" form of Dark Fantasy better than I could ever, ever write.
Monday, March 9, 2009
Excellent Points Against the Popular Media
Thought that this was extremely poignant and a great summary of the approach that many who fall prey to the popular media find themselves within.
The Corner - Rush on Our Minds
The Corner - Rush on Our Minds
Friday, February 13, 2009
Thoughts on the Denial of the Pharmacy School
A new hot topic for those who have graduated or who are attending the University of Dallas is their recent shutting down of the project to open a new pharmacy school for the incoming class of 2010. While many of the student body (both past and present) seem to be rejoicing - I can't help but think of the implications of this move upon the financial situation of the school.
It was stated that the reason behind the closing of the program was due to the economic situation that the school (and the rest of the country) is undergoing at this point in time. However, I would be very interested in the answer that the Board of Directors would give to the questions concerning the interest that could have been garnered through the University being able to claim ownership of the only Pharmaceutical program in the North Texas area. Would that not have been enough to not only cover the cost of the development of a scientific program (a program that would include the strong moral and spiritual basis that the entire existence of UD is based upon none-the-less) but also generate a large amount of profit for the school?
The majority of the reasons for 'rejoicing' that the student body erroneously is experiencing at the moment are due to the misunderstanding of the proposed addition as nothing more than a "trade school." Now, considering the literal definition of a trade school (i.e., "a secondary school that offers instruction in skilled trades; a vocational school") could you not claim the same for any program that offers a decent education? The scholastic program in and of itself could be viewed as nothing more than a large trade school - a trade school theoretically designed to train individuals in the vocation of being a learned individual. But I deviate. The understanding of a Pharmacy Program (or, for any case, a medical program designed to train potential doctors) as nothing more than a trade school is something that is both naive and extremely arrogant. As such, I would hope that the school reconsider their recent move to disband what was potentially the largest positive move in the recent history of the University, if for no other reason than to actually put a pseudo-quantifiable reason for their dismissal of the program other than that it makes them feel "uncomfortable."
It was stated that the reason behind the closing of the program was due to the economic situation that the school (and the rest of the country) is undergoing at this point in time. However, I would be very interested in the answer that the Board of Directors would give to the questions concerning the interest that could have been garnered through the University being able to claim ownership of the only Pharmaceutical program in the North Texas area. Would that not have been enough to not only cover the cost of the development of a scientific program (a program that would include the strong moral and spiritual basis that the entire existence of UD is based upon none-the-less) but also generate a large amount of profit for the school?
The majority of the reasons for 'rejoicing' that the student body erroneously is experiencing at the moment are due to the misunderstanding of the proposed addition as nothing more than a "trade school." Now, considering the literal definition of a trade school (i.e., "a secondary school that offers instruction in skilled trades; a vocational school") could you not claim the same for any program that offers a decent education? The scholastic program in and of itself could be viewed as nothing more than a large trade school - a trade school theoretically designed to train individuals in the vocation of being a learned individual. But I deviate. The understanding of a Pharmacy Program (or, for any case, a medical program designed to train potential doctors) as nothing more than a trade school is something that is both naive and extremely arrogant. As such, I would hope that the school reconsider their recent move to disband what was potentially the largest positive move in the recent history of the University, if for no other reason than to actually put a pseudo-quantifiable reason for their dismissal of the program other than that it makes them feel "uncomfortable."
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